Parasol and method for repairing a hole
A method of patching a hole in a wall includes the steps of placing a support on a reverse side of the wall. The support is free floating. Next, a repair compound is applied over the support.
The present invention claims priority on provisional patent application, Ser. No. 60/449,497, filed on Sep. 2. 2003, entitled “Parasol Patch for Drywall”.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the field of repair systems for holes and more particularly to a method and kit for repairing a hole.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONIt is common for holes to occur in dry wall from doors opening too fast, objects being thrown or accidentally bumping the wall while being moved. Numerous solutions have been devised for patching these holes. For instance, a mesh may be adhered over the hole and then a patching compound applied to the mesh. This solution leaves a slightly raised area that may be visible. Another solution is to cut a larger hole around the hole and to cut a mating piece of dry wall that is placed in the hole. This requires one to have the skill and tools, to cut accurately, a spare piece of dry wall and requires the user to be able to tape and mud around the surrounding of the hole. This may also leave a raised edge.
Thus there exists a need for a simple method and supplies in the form of a kit for repairing holes in dry wall, or other walls such as vehicle walls or skins, that does not leave a bump or edge where the hole was located and does not require the user to purchase tools and a large amount of supplies.
SUMMARY OF INVENTIONA method of patching a hole in a wall includes the steps of placing a support on a reverse side of the wall. The support is free floating. A repair compound is applied over the support. In one embodiment, a support apparatus is inserted into the hole. Next, the support apparatus is expanded to form a backing on the reverse side of the wall.
In one embodiment, an arm of the support apparatus is held. Next an actuating device is pushed to expand a plurality of appendages. The appendages are pulled snuggly against the reverse side of the wall.
In one embodiment, the repair compound is allowed to cure to form a cured surface. The cured surface is then sanded. A finish may be applied to the hole.
In another embodiment, the repair compound is allowed to cure to form a cured surface. A protruding portion of an arm of the support is removed. A finish is then applied to the cured surface.
In one embodiment, a finish coating is applied over the cured surface. The finish coating is prepared to form a matching surface.
In one embodiment, a repair kit for a wall has a support apparatus that forms a backing on a reverse side of the wall. The support is free floating. A repair compound is included in the kit. In one embodiment, the kit includes a set of instructions and a shaping tool.
In one embodiment, the support apparatus is expandable.
In another embodiment, the repair compound is a dry wall patch compound. In another embodiment, the repair compound is an automotive repair material.
In one embodiment, the repair compound includes a first portion for filling the hole and a second portion for finishing a surface.
One embodiment of the support apparatus has an arm. A number of appendages are attached to the arm. An actuating device is attached to the appendages and slides over the arm. There is webbing between the appendages.
A parasol having a cover and number of appendages attached to the cover. An activation mechanism is coupled to the appendages. The activation mechanism has at least two legs. In one embodiment, the activation mechanism has a pair of legs that are separable. In one embodiment, the at least two legs are deformable. In another aspect of the invention, the at least two legs are formed by a loop.
In one embodiment, the appendages may be attached to a gift bow. The pair of legs may be made of wire.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In one embodiment the patching compound is a dry wall compound. In another embodiment, the patching compound is an automotive, boat, plane or other vehicle patching compound.
Thus there has been described a method and kit for repairing a hole in a wall that is simple to use, supports the patching compound from the reverse side of the wall and has a free floating support that is easy to reposition. In addition, the support forms a convex area of patching compound on the reverse side of the wall, instead of a concave area of patching compound or just a surface layer of compound. This results in an extremely sturdy patch.
In addition, there has been described a parasol that has at least two separable legs. This makes the parasol well suited for repairing a hole in the wall or as a decorating item.
While the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alterations, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations in the appended claims.
Claims
1. A method of patching a hole in a wall, comprising the steps of:
- a) placing an integrated support on a reverse side of the wall, wherein the support is free floating; and
- b) applying a repair compound over the support.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (a) further includes the steps of:
- a1) inserting a support apparatus into the hole;
- a2) expanding the support apparatus to form a backing on the reverse side of the wall.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein step (a2) further includes the steps of:
- i) holding an arm of the support apparatus;
- ii) pushing an actuating device to expand a plurality of appendages;
- II) pulling the plurality of appendages snuggly against the reverse side of the wall.
4. The method of claim 1, further including the steps of:
- c) allowing the repair compound to cure to form a cured surface;
- d) sanding the cured surface.
5. The method of claim 1, further including the step of:
- c) applying a finishing to the hole.
6. The method of claim 1, further including the steps of:
- c) allowing the repair compound to cure to form a cured surface;
- d) removing a protruding portion of an arm of the support;
- e) applying a finish to the cured surface.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein step (e) further includes the steps of:
- e1) applying a finish coating over the cured surface;
- e2) preparing the finish coating to form a matching surface.
8. A repair kit for a wall, comprising:
- an integrated support apparatus that forms a backing on a reverse side of the wall, wherein the support is free floating; and
- a repair compound.
9. The repair kit of claim 8, further including a set of instructions and a shaping tool.
10. The repair kit of claim 9, wherein the support apparatus is expandable.
11. The repair kit of claim 8, wherein the repair compound is a dry wall patch compound.
12. The repair kit of claim 8, wherein the repair compound is an automotive repair material.
13. The repair kit of claim 8, wherein the repair compound includes a first portion for filling the hole and a second portion for finishing a surface.
14. The repair kit of claim 8, wherein the support apparatus comprises:
- an arm;
- a plurality of appendages attached to the arm;
- an actuating device attached to the plurality of appendages and sliding over the arm;
- a webbing between the plurality of appendages.
15. A parasol comprising:
- a cover;
- a plurality of appendages attached to the cover; and
- an activation mechanism coupled to the plurality of appendages having at least two legs.
16. The parasol of claim 15, wherein the activation mechanism has a pair of legs that are separable.
17. The parasol of claim 15, wherein the at least two legs are deformable.
18. The parasol of claim 15, wherein the at least two legs are formed by a loop.
19. The parasol of claim 16, wherein the plurality of appendages are attached to a gift bow.
20. The parasol of claim 15, wherein the pair of legs are made of wire.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 18, 2004
Publication Date: Sep 22, 2005
Inventor: Laura Hansen (Colorado Springs, CO)
Application Number: 10/803,296